Ouabache State Park

Office Phone: 824-0926
4930 E. SR 201, Bluffton
Ouabacheinterp@dnr.IN.gov
Ouabache's interpretive programs are family oriented. Parents and children are encouraged to attend activities together. An adult should accompany children under the age of 10. In the case of inclement weather, all hikes and programs on the pool lawn will meet at the Campview Shelter. Schedule subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
1:45 p.m. - Box Craft. Meet on the pool lawn to join Naturalist Kate in creating a box turtle of your very own to take home. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Life With Ice. Glaciers made a lasting impact on Northern Indiana. Learn more about the ice age in Indiana at the Trails End Shelter.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18
1:45 p.m. - Terrific Trees. Do you know how important trees are to life on the planet? Find out during the pool's safety check on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Life in the CCC. The CCC created Ouabache State Park, as well as many other parks in Indiana. Learn about life in the CCC by meeting at Rustic Oak Shelter.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19
1:45 p.m. - Native American Story. Get ready for the Rendezvous on the Ouabache by listening to a Native American story during the pool's safety check on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Covered Wagon Conversation. The Rendezvous reenactors will take you back in time. Learn from these knowledgeable individuals about this important time in the expansion of the United States. Meet in the field across from the Fire Tower. Bring a chair and bug spray.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20
9:30 a.m. - Native Americans and the Bison. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit to learn about bison and their importance to Native Americans.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Boat House. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Tug of War. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn for a favorite frontier game - tug of war! Prizes for the winners! Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Dolls of the Frontier. Toys on the frontier were often homemade. Learn about dolls and their history, and then learn how to create your own doll by meeting at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit to hear and learn more about medicinal plants.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:00 p.m. - Medical Plants. There was no ibuprofen on frontier; instead you had to know what plants made good medicines. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit to hear and learn more about medicinal plants.

COMING SOON!
July 4: Natural Beauty Art Show. Artists, if you are interested in showing or selling your artwork during the show, contact the Interpretive Naturalist.
July 18: Outdoor Cooking Demonstration - pre-register now! $5 program fee.